James T. Borup, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. James was born in Lexington, Kentucky on May 12, 1946 to James T. Borup Sr. and Louise (Steiger) Mitchell.

James had many names, The Preacher, Preacher Man, Rev. Jimmy Borup, Jim, Dad, and Papaw. Jimmy was an army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. In his younger days he was a drywall finisher, roofer, salesman, bred & raised coon hounds and owned the Borup Construction company. Jim loved fishing and hunting-especially chasing his prize coon hounds around the woods.

He loved God, Ann Borup, family, and his friends. Jim had many very close friends that he loved. Jim knew a lot of people and prayed for everyone. His greatest love was God and preaching the word. He was a Pentecostal preacher and an Evangelist who was widely known for his healing tent ministry. He and his family traveled across the United States, singing, preaching and spreading God’s word. Jim also preached for several years on WCNW Radio Station. James was affiliated with many churches across the United States. Jim didn’t know a stranger, he loved everyone. He was a kind and generous man.